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| What could he be expecting? Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:27:00 EST That potbelly could signify heart disease, diabetes, cancer or dementia. Too much heft in the midsection increases the risk of certain health problems for men and women. But you can get rid of belly fat. • The waistline challenge |
| Listen to your hormones Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:09:00 EST A Louisville gynecologist who has been practicing medicine for more than 23 years, has not only given a name to something she has observed about women, but she has written a book about it -- "The Venus Week." |
| Men in denial: What makes guys so resistant to healthy change? Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:23:00 EST New research on genes is changing the way we look at health issues. The latest research findings reveal a previously unknown "health" gene that is gender-specific. Men tend to inherit the "denial" subtype, while women inherit the "common-sense" version. |
| Cell phones' effects need more study Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:52:00 EST "I heard about a study linking behavioral problems in children with mothers using cell phones during pregnancy. Is it true?" |
| Find out more about gluten-free diets at tasting fair Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:00:00 EST Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Market will present a Gluten-free Tasting Fair from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the St. Matthews store at 3738 Lexington Road. |
| Easy on the knees Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:47:00 EST Make kneeling in your garden much more bearable with the Gel Garden Kneeler by Tommyco Inc. High-tech gel injected into this kneeling cushion absorbs and distributes body weight. |
| Cocoa ups blood flow Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:51:00 EST The scientific division of Mars Inc., of chocolate-bar fame, has just published a report showing that an enriched hot-cocoa beverage can improve blood flow in people with type 2 diabetes. |
| Healthy camping calls for vigilance Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:54:00 EST Plus.....Let's go swimming Parent tips | Pool rules | Keep kids safe |
| Help your kids play it safe at the pool Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:45:00 EST When the thermometer rises, the pool becomes an attractive place to beat the heat. As refreshing as a cool dip can be, it also carries risks, including drowning, germ-related diseases and head and neck injuries. |
| Aging doesn't have to mean downward spiral Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST When I discuss the physical impact of aging on the body with my students at Hanover College, I emphasize the downward spiral that is so familiar among the elderly. It begins with weakness that makes such things as stair climbing difficult. |
| Pack safety into your picnic plans Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:58:00 EST What precautions should be taken to keep food safe at park picnics? If you're going to be grilling, buy a food thermometer to make sure your meat reaches a safe internal temperature, such as 165 degrees for poultry and 160 for ground beef. |
| Long on comfort Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:49:00 EST The perfect shorts for Dad may be the Spruce Creek 3XDry Shorts from Woolrich. They resist dirt and odors, repel moisture, dry quickly, offer UPF protection and feel comfy even in hot, muggy conditions. |
| Run/walk, screenings raise prostate cancer awareness Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:45:00 EST Saturday's Families for Fathers Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk & Free Screenings at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium is designed to raise awareness about prostate cancer and the importance of early detection. |
| Pasta is full of flavor, not fat Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:08:00 EST You can't have a summer barbecue or potluck without pasta salad. Unfortunately, the typical version isn't all that healthy — white pasta swimming in a heavy mayonnaise-based dressing. |
| More than cool Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:52:00 EST Think sun protection is necessary only for your skin? Think again. The American Optometric Association says prolonged exposure over time to the sun's ultraviolet rays has been linked to cataracts and degeneration of the cornea, among other problems. |
| Eating right won't drain your cash Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:29:00 EST With food and gas taking a bigger bite out of the household budget, it's tempting to put thriftiness ahead of nutrition. But with planning, shoppers can stretch their grocery dollars without resorting to fried bologna sandwiches. |
| Exercises can help banish back pain Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:57:00 EST Back pain is the bane of millions, but some simple exercises might help prevent and alleviate those aches and twinges. These maneuvers don't just target the muscles surrounding the spine — they hit the abdominal and oblique muscles on the sides of the trunk, as well. |
| DVD, kit helps teach girls the facts of life Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:04:00 EST The DVD is designed for moms to view first and then share with daughters, ages 9 through 12. It helps mothers share information about physical changes, hygiene, female anatomy, body shapes, emotional changes, first periods, rest, fitness, diet, conception and birth. |
| Seniors can reclaim fitness Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:08:00 EST "When I put together my mother's strength and fitness program, I knew the components would have to be relevant and make sense to her. There's no way she would agree to lifting dumbbells or doing any movements that she perceived to be meaningless." |
| Safety tips will aid bicycle commuters Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:08:00 EST What's the best way to stay safe while biking to work? Here's an abbreviated version of some tips from Indiana State Health Commissioner Judy Monroe.... |
| Festival supports families affected by autism Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:59:00 EST The second annual Autism Awareness Festival to raise money to support programming for children and families affected by autism will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Home of the Innocents, 1100 E. Market St. |
| Get a grip Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:03:00 EST A healthy alternative to going barefoot is wearing the FiveFingers Sprint from Vibram when you're pursuing activities such as yoga, Pilates, martial arts, kayaking, fly-fishing and climbing. They're even used for trekking and running. |
| Herb doesn't help ADHD Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:06:00 EST St. John's wort isn't effective for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, a new study finds. |
| Is tea good for you? Its health benefits seem real Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:05:00 EST In recent years, tea drinking has taken off in the United States, fueled in part by news about tea's possible health benefits. A Mayo Clinic researcher recently answered questions about the health benefits of tea — questions about what kind of evidence supports claims about tea and what forms of the drink we should consume. |
| Leave fireworks to the pros Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:20:00 EST Fireworks can be breathtaking spectacles, creating glittering showers of sparks and earth-rumbling booms that thrill people for miles around. Backyard fireworks can produce their own thrills — mainly for young boys who love to blow stuff up. And therein lies the danger. Help scaredy cats (and dogs) cope with fireworks |
| Russert's death is lesson in Heart Disease 101 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:16:00 EST Since Tim Russert's unfortunate and premature death, I've learned some things that suggest he was, indeed, one of us — an "everyday" typical middle-aged American male. At age 58, he had a number of coronary heart disease risk factors that suggested he was at high risk for a heart attack. |
| Take steps to prevent recurring headaches Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:12:00 EST "What can people with recurrent headaches do to cope?" |
| Top of your game Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:08:00 EST If you like to bike, swim and run, this tankini from swimsuit maker TYR could be a valuable addition to your sportswear wardrobe. |
| Gilda's Club offers 'Crazy, Sexy' tips Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:18:00 EST Kris Carr's book "Crazy, Sexy Cancer Tips" will be the topic of a six-week discussion at Gilda's Club Louisville, 633 Baxter Ave. The series, which is open to women touched by cancer and anyone interested in attending, will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. on consecutive Wednesdays. |
| Traveler's patch Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:10:00 EST A new skin patch containing E. coli toxins seems to help prevent travelers' diarrhea, researchers report. Even when people developed diarrhea, the condition was less severe and the agonizing episode shorter, they added. |
| Petite portions popping up everywhere Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:15:00 EST If you've ever snuck into the fridge at midnight to dip and dip and dip into the Haagen-Dazs or wolfed down a row of Oreos, you know that snacking can get out of hand quickly. Enter 100-calorie snacks — tidy, pre-portioned packages of everything from pudding to party mix — that make it easier to keep track of how much you've eaten and when to stop. |
| Know your moles Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:09:00 EST For years the traditional warning signs of malignant melanoma skin cancer were moles with any of these characteristics.... |
| Could insurance costs force better habits? Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:08:00 EST I've long held the belief that when health-care insurance becomes too expensive, it will force a change in our society toward healthier lifestyles as an economic necessity. Right now, we have the luxury of having someone else pay our huge medical bills when something bad happens. |
| Parked cars and kids don't mix Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:05:00 EST Why is leaving children in a parked car in summer dangerous? Because it can lead to heat-related illness, which can cause organ damage and death, according to Kosair Children's Hospital. |
| Keep a cool head Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:03:00 EST If you plan to do a long running event in a sunny location or go hiking in a desert or above the tree line on a mountain, you might want to consider the Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap featured in the July issue of Runners World magazine. |
| Get free screenings at Walgreens mobile clinic Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:12:00 EST The Walgreens Take Care Health Tour is in Kentucky offering free health screenings inside a customized, air-conditioned clinic on wheels. |
| Flooded produce risky Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:07:00 EST In the wake of flooding in Indiana and elsewhere in the Midwest, experts are warning of the dangers of floodwater-contaminated produce. |
| Teens using stronger marijuana Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:33:00 EST If you're a baby boomer, don't lull yourself into thinking that marijuana is a fading fad that represents a modest threat to today's youth. You'd be wrong. |
| Red Cross courts teen donors with music Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:39:00 EST As a new Kentucky law allowing 16-year-olds to give blood goes into effect next week, the American Red Cross will be preparing to hold a group of music-infused blood drives to persuade teens to become the next generation of blood donors. |
| Sweat is our friend (to keep your cool, replenish lost liquid) Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:29:00 EST The saying "Don't sweat it" suggests that sweating is a bad thing. When we're all dressed up, the last thing we want is to start sweating. And during that critical job interview, sweating could doom us. So, all in all, is it best to try to avoid sweating if possible? Maybe. |
| Guide has facts on Coumadin Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:13:00 EST "Q: How can I get a better understanding of Coumadin, a blood thinner that's also known as warfarin?" |
| Bottle your own Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:10:00 EST If you're trying to wean yourself off bottled water to save money and protect the environment, but don't like the taste or odor of your drinking water, consider the LivPURE Filtered Water Bottle from Fit & Fresh. |
| Free dental exams for children Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:17:00 EST Children First — a program that provides a free dental exam and cleaning for children ages 5 through 13 — will be offered from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18 at the office of Dr. Jason Russell. |
| Remember to socialize Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:15:00 EST Sociable people seem more apt to retain their memory, according to a study published in the July 1 issue of the American Journal of Public Health. |
| What you don't know about diabetes can hurt you Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:51:00 EST When Denise Minks was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1993, she knew nothing about the disease and received little advice except to watch what she ate.. Since then, Minks, 39, has developed serious wounds on her feet that have kept her bedridden for most of the last year and put her at the brink of losing both of her big toes to amputation. |
| Is your kitchen dirtier than your bathroom? Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:43:00 EST If you want to eat dinner from a clean surface, you might try your bathroom. A recently released study found that kitchen sinks have more germs than bathroom sinks. The study also found that three-quarters of American kitchen cloths and sponges are heavily contaminated with harmful bacteria, meaning proper clean-up can be difficult. |
| Fluid replacement Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:33:00 EST Last week, I emphasized the evaporation of sweat as the primary cooling mechanism for the body when exercising in hot weather. Water is an essential component of the body, and there is a delicate water balance that must be maintained. That's why replacing fluid lost as sweat is critical. |
| Cookbook offers more than healthy soul food Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:30:00 EST Is there such a thing as healthy soul food? Yes. The American Stroke Association has created a 96-page cookbook to tantalize the taste buds of soul-food devotees without ruining their health. |
| Top running shoes Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:27:00 EST Of two dozen models of running shoes tested by Consumer Reports, the $120 Nike Air Zoom Vomero+ 2 got the top ranking for both men's and women's shoes, according to the August issue. |
| Alliance on mental illness to hold state conference Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:25:00 EST The Kentucky Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will have its annual state conference tomorrow and Saturday at Louisville Marriott East, 1903 Embassy Square. |
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